Earn in excess of £100k per annum as a Business Development Manager selling event sponsorship and advertising across a wide range of print, digital and online media.

Media sales is at the core of what we do, and we’re really good at it! You don’t need to have a background in media sales to succeed here, you just need to have a never-give-up approach, relentless energy and positive attitude – we will show you the rest.

Cognitive is a dynamic and ambitious multi-platform publisher and events organiser located on King Street in the heart of Manchester City Centre, and we’re looking for a dynamic and ambitious Business Development Manager to join our media sales team.

The role of a Business Development Manager

Research and understand your market to identify and grow new revenue streams

Lead source using social media, national/industry press and all other relevant channels to build a strong pipeline of new business

Identify clients’ budgets and marketing objectives in order to present and close relevant advertising/sponsorship proposals over the phone

Effectively manage new and existing accounts ensuring continued and increased spend

Whilst predominantly office based, we exhibit at important trade exhibitions as well as host our own events